The Front

Cosy hoodies and tight party dresses have put White Fox clothing label founders Daniel and Georgia Contos on the Richest 250 list, and now their financial documents show big profits and huge dividends. Plus, Jim Chalmers is buoyant about falling auction clearance rates.  Read more:  First White Fox financial accounts reveal profits, dividends and how founders built a $1.42bn fortune Auct...

Stars with planet-sized egos. Newsroom staff with big opinions. Audiences with high expectations and low patience. That’s the hot mix awaiting the new ABC news boss, who arrives as ABC management sort-of not-really denies sacking the last bloke. Today, media editor James Madden’s here to discuss ABC management’s bid to remake the national broadcaster’s culture.  Read m...

We can’t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game ‘007: First Light’, tracing the young navy veteran earning his licence to kill at MI6. It’s the first hint of what Jeff Bezos’ Amazon will do with the Bond universe - and superfan Jared Lynch is here to play.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the vide...

A Blue Origin rocket exploded during an engine test at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, local time. Plus, KPMG’s CEO resigns suddenly and a John Farnham tribute comes to Melbourne.  Read more: Blue Origin loses rocket in huge explosion on launch pad KPMG Australia chief, audit boss quit amid escalating whistleblower scandal Lendlease was told ‘...

The ABC lost its head of news and a star reporter – who also happened to be an ex-bikie – in the space of a day. So, what’s going on at the national broadcaster?  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . ABC sacks Four Corners reporter but defend hiring him in first place Death threats, deaf ears: ABC &lsquo...

Queensland superstar Kalyn Ponga says he wishes he could relive the moment that changed the opening match of the 2026 NRL State of Origin series. Plus, an extraordinary medical twist in the recovery of a rookie NSW Police officer wounded in the Bondi terror attack, and a fourth so-called ISIS bride is charged by the AFP. Read more:  ‘No apology for taking strong action’: NRL backs...

She’s the mining billionaire with big ambitions above the ground - Gina Rinehart has been revealed as the financial backer of a big new buy-up into Seven, the media group controlling TV, radio, podcast and newspaper publishing assets across Australia. This is Rinehart’s third foray into entertainment - so what’s the end game? The journo with the ear of all the billionaires, John...

Inflation has fallen, taking some pressure out of the economy, but it probably won't reduce the risk of another interest rate rise. Read more:  Economy slumps as high inflation and Chalmers’ budget threatens downturn Inflation data lifts ASX as market trims bets on RBA rate hikes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least one patient is dead and scores are infected with diphtheria, a disease that haunted humanity for thousands of years and killed millions of children. Vaccines all but eliminated diphtheria, but now an outbreak centred on remote Aboriginal communities has experts seriously worried. What’s causing it - and are we doing enough to fight back?  Read more about this story at theaustra...

An ISIS bride left behind in a Syrian refugee camp, is preparing a legal challenge to be allowed to return to Australia. Plus, senior NSW police face uncomfortable questions at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Read more:  Albanese outlines three points on return of ISIS brides ISIS bride barred from Australia named as family prepares urgent legal action Royal commis...

Intelligence agencies couldn't have prevented the Bondi attack even if they had more money, says ASIO’s boss Mike Burgess - but he says we’re on the brink of the highest possible terrorist threat alert, and is investigating more suspected Iranian hits on Australian soil. Today, what we’re learning as the Antisemitism Royal Commission drills into the security services. Read more a...

Gold swimsuit-clad Australian swimmer James Magnussen has finished last in his 100 metres freestyle race at the Enhanced Games. Plus, the government’s CGT reforms face changes, Dezi Freeman inquest gets underway, clear-air turbulence causes problems for Cathay Pacific, and Cheng Lei takes her memoir to the stage. Read more: CGT changes to reach beyond tech sector, says PM ‘I had no cho...

Nine picks up a fifth 60 Minutes reporter from in-house on an old-school giant salary, while rumours fly about a State of Origin dream team reunion. That’s in today’s Media Diary - and editor Steve Jackson is on The Front with Claire.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . Read Steve Jackson’s Media Diary...

Australia’s beloved singer is getting the Netflix documentary treatment, but Kylie MInogue waited until the very last minutes of the last episode to reveal the biggest news of all.   Read more:  Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis in new documentary and her IVF struggles Kylie Minogue’s private family to finally appear on screen in new documentary Kylie...

 Information published by the newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority suggests Iran is expanding its oversight of the Strait of Hormuz to the coastal territories of Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Plus, the UK’s Equality and Human Rights Commission provides long-awaited guidance for single-sex spaces and Rome’s “hot priest” drops a bombshell.  Read more...

Today on The Front, a beautiful story about courage and love: a young boy with a powerful will to love, a mother’s devotion and the doctors and nurses in our public hospitals who make magic every single day. Read more about this story at  theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . Inside the cutting-edge surgery that will change Oscar’s life for...

A British radio station has apologised for erroneously announcing King Charles III had died. Plus, economists warn of house price drop after tax reforms and a man who allegedly stole photography equipment from a victim of the Bondi terror attack is named.  Read more:  Radio station apologises after mistakenly announcing King Charles’ death Australian house prices set for major fall...

Young entrepreneurs are smashing up Anthony Albanese on social media, furious about his budget’s changes to capital gains tax, which they say punishes people who try to get ahead. The PM seems to think it’s funny, but this is no joke. Wealth editor Julieanne Sprague is here with her take on a fightback the Government didn’t see coming.  Read more about this story at  th...

Kylie Minogue revealed she had a secret second battle with cancer in a new Netflix documentary. Plus, Chris Minns’ surprise attack on the federal government’s income tax policy and Arsenal’s historic English Premier League win. Read more:  Kylie Minogue reveals secret second cancer diagnosis in new documentary and her IVF struggles Minns blasts Albanese government over brack...

Love in today’s China can be hard to find - and some parents are taking matters into their own hands. Today, our correspondent Yoni Bashan reports from the marriage market, where the legacy of China’s infamous one-child policy is being felt in the disparity between highly educated, career-minded young women and men struggling to find a suitable match.  Read more about this story a...

The United States won’t launch fresh strikes on Iran after leaders from Gulf nations purportedly begged President Donald Trump to hold off. Plus, Karl Stefanovic and Eddie McGuire sign with ARN and the government’s contentious tax reforms will take their time to get to parliament. Read more:  Trump says planned Iran attack on hold after Gulf leaders’ request Karl Stefanovic...

People with autism and other disabilities are living in fear over huge reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme - so how does it feel to be the man wielding the axe? Today, our reporter Sarah Ison joins us with the latest from the minister in charge of slicing 190 million dollars and 165,000 people out of the NDIS. Read more about this story at  theaustralian.com.au and see Sarah I...

The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard White. Plus, Donald Trump’s latest White House renovation plans. Read more:  Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews denies receiving insider trading tips from Richard White Trump’s latest White House renovatio...

Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTu...

Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn’t write it today – and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . Jil...